D2 COLD WORK TOOL STEEL

 

 

APPLICATIONS

Typical uses of D2 are blanking, moulding, forming, thread rolling and drawing dies, shear blades, gauges and burnishing rolls.

 

ANNEALING

Pack in spent carburising mixture or other inert media in a sealed container to prevent decarburisation and excessive scaling.  Heat slowly to 850°C / 880°C and hold at temperature for sufficient time to achieve uniformity.  Cool at not faster than 25°C per hour to 650°C and withdraw.  Correctly annealed the tools or stock should have a maximum hardness of 241 HB.